comScore Returns to Revenue Growth for the First Quarter 2018

comScore Returns to Revenue Growth for the First Quarter 2018RESTON, VA, May 9, 2018 - comScore, Inc. (OTC: SCOR), a leading cross-platform measurement company that measures audiences, brands and consumer behavior everywhere, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018, ended March 31, 2018.

Revenue advanced 5% year-over-year for the first quarter of 2018 to $105.9 million from $100.9 million reported in the same period for 2017. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2018 was $51.5 million, or $(0.93) per share as compared to $40.8 million, or $(0.71) per share reported in the same period for 2017.

Revenue from the digital audience product offering in the first quarter of 2018 was $57.8 million, consistent with the same period of 2017. TV and Cross-Platform revenue increased 15% year-over-year to $25.3 million. Advertising product revenue increased 6%year-over-year to $12.2 million and movies revenue increased 13% year-over-year to $10.6 million. All revenue figures reflect the implementation of new revenue standard ASC 606.

On a non-GAAP basis, net loss for the first quarter of 2018 was $13.8 million, or $(0.25) per share, excluding investigation and audit-related expenses, stock-based compensation expense and certain other items as presented in the accompanying tables. This compares to a non-GAAP net loss of $17.7 million, or $(0.31) per share, reported in the same period for 2017.

For the first quarter of 2018, comScore generated adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 million, excluding investigation and audit-related expenses, stock-based compensation and certain other items as presented in the accompanying tables. This compares to adjusted EBITDA loss of $(1.9) million reported in the same period one year ago.

I am excited to lead comScore at this pivotal moment in the advertising industry, commented Bryan Wiener, CEO-elect. With an unmatched data footprint, universal brand recognition and loyal customers across major brands and media companies, we're positioned to lead the marketplace as the independent cross-platform measurement solution that will empower our partners to make business decisions with complete confidence.

Wiener added, To meet this aim, we plan to accelerate product innovation, increase operational excellence and simplify our cost structure. Our revenue results in the first quarter demonstrate relative stability in our digital business and encouraging growth in our TV and cross-platform business and other investment areas.

As CEO, my priority will be to drive meaningful change within the company by reenergizing our teams around a clearly defined strategy that will allow us to reach our full potential as the market leader in cross-platform measurement. I look forward to communicating more details of this strategy on our next earnings call in August, continued Wiener.

Conference Call information for today Wednesday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Management will provide commentary on the company's results in a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. To access this call, dial 800-263-0877 (domestic) or +1 323-794-2094 (international) and reference conference ID 5244430. Participants are advised to dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call to register. Additionally, a webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the companys website at ir.comscore.com/events-presentations.

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